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Phil AmmannFebruary 20, 2016

Today’s the big day in South Carolina for Tim Scott, one of two African-Americans in the U.S. Senate. Scott is also a recent convert to Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign. A new primary-day email fundraising pitch tells how Scott, with his “friend Trey Gowdy,” spent the past couple weeks crisscrossing the state to campaign for Rubio, […]

Associated PressFebruary 19, 2016

The Republican battle for South Carolina turned deeply personal on the eve of Saturday’s high-stakes presidential primary, as New York businessman Donald Trump eyed a delegate sweep and his Republican rivals fought for a southern surprise. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, the son of a pastor, evoked “the body of Christ” in his closing message while […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 18, 2016

A super PAC supporting Ted Cruz has its eyes trained on Marco Rubio. According to James Hohmann’s The Daily 202, Keep the Promise I, a Cruz super PAC, is launching four new advertisements, including one that hits Rubio on immigration. The 30-second spot features Senate Democratic leaders talking about Rubio’s involvement in a bipartisan immigration […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 17, 2016

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As the South Carolina primary approaches, a group of leading South Carolina state and federal lawmakers are endorsing Jeb Bush for president. The new crop of supporters includes Education Superintendent Molly Spearman, State Sen. Ross Turner, State Rep. Kirkman Finlay, and former U.S. Rep. Henry Brown. Spearman has been superintendent of education since 2014; Turner and […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 16, 2016

South Carolina Republicans think Donald Trump has the best chance of winning the general election this November, according to a new CNN/ORC International poll. The survey found 53 percent of likely South Carolina Republican primary voters said Trump had the best chance of winning the general election in November. Nineteen percent of respondents said Ted […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 16, 2016

Marco Rubio is the best candidate to keep America safe. That’s the message U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy is sending in a new advertisement set to air in the Palmetto State. “I have spent my life fighting to enforce the rule of law and keep Americans safe. And no one is stronger for America’s security than […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 15, 2016

Marco Rubio is looking for a little help to expand his team’s get-out-the-vote efforts in South Carolina. In an email to supporters Monday, the Florida Republican encouraged supporters to chip in $20 to help impact voter outreach in South Carolina. The donation, according to the email, would cover the cost of sending four bumper stickers […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 4, 2016

A new ad featuring South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is hitting the airwaves in the Palmetto State. Marco Rubio released a new advertisement — called “Trust” — that will begin airing in South Carolina today. The 30-second spot features Scott explaining why he thinks Rubio will be able to unite the Republican Party. “It’s a long […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 28, 2016

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With four days before the Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump has pulled ahead of Ted Cruz in the Hawkeye State and holds commanding leads in New Hampshire and South Carolina. Among likely GOP caucus-goers, Trump leads Cruz in Iowa, 32 percent to 25 percent, according to NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist poll. Marco Rubio is in third […]

Tag: South Carolina primary

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Email Insights: Marco Rubio asks supporters to pitch in to make sure his message resonates with South Carolina voters

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott calls Marco Rubio the conservative he trusts to “win in November”

NBC Poll: Donald Trump leads in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina